Borrowing equipment day of show
I’ve touched on this subject before but want to go into more detail…
Headline bands do not let other people use their equipment. Period. These are usually very, very expensive pieces made specifically for that artist. As much as they perhaps feel for you and would like to be able to loan you
something their techs want you to use this considerably less and would probably kill you. Your best chance is to maybe get a set of strings or an extra outlet. But using the headliner bands equipment is never going to
happen. Well, unless you are in a bar opening for a former 80’s hair metal band. Your best bet is to have the promoter provide it for you or haul your own gear in there. But make sure you check with the headliners
production manager and stage manager before moving any of your equipment onto the stage area.
